Discover Totton & Ashurst September 2015

Totton & Ashurst SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2015

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Simon Weston Comes To Hanger Farm p26

Staycationing?

10 Fun Things to Do Locally for Free p22

The Breeze Talks to

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Approval that is the result of blending the best nursing care in a stimulating and comfortable environment supported with the latest facilities.

Set in 8 Acres of landscaped gardens this beautiful country house is registered for 48 residents.

It provides general nursing care for Clients over 60, plus respite, specialist palliative care and physically disabled nursing care for Clients from 18 years and over.

The home features spacious bedrooms an oak panelled dining room, plus a second dining room which can be Just 6 mins from Jct.1 on the M27 at Cadnam

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There is also an airy lounge, an elegant library and a relaxing conservatory with access to a sensory courtyard garden, plus magnificent grounds and comfortable seating areas.

A professional kitchen provides freshly prepared meals on a daily basis and our full-time activities co-ordinator manages an on-going programme of group or individual entertainment and activities.

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Totton’s Got Talent !

We have great fun in the office of Discover, sussing out all the events and activities going on locally from Winchester to Southampton, West Wellow to Wickham and Totton to Titchfield. There has been a notable increase in the number of festivals, both music and comedy, coming to the Solent area so we’re spoilt for choice in what to feature in your local Discover What’s On (see p6 & 44) – we can’t include everything!

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The big venues such as The Mayflower and The Guildhall have been attracting well-known names and shows for a while but I’d like to give some publicity to some talent on your doorstep. Hanger Farm Arts Centre has a great line up this autumn most notably Sean Hughes, comedian and Simon Weston OBE, Falklands war veteran, author and public speaker talking on stage for the first time with My Life; My Story. (see p26 for details)

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ACCOUNTS & DISTRIBUTION Tania Houston Director Direct: 023 8027 6361 tania@discovermagazines.co.uk This edition of Discover is printed bi-monthly and distributed over two months into Totton & Ashurst, including Eling, Cadnam and Woodlands.

11 Local editions 145,000 circulation

As well as celebrities, Totton has its share of talented business people such as kitchen designer, Matthew who is behind his new business Connect Kitchens. Stu Bradley is a personal trainer, resident of Totton and ready to help you on the road to a healthier, fitter lifestyle. For some local song and dance, look no further than Voices of the Forest, led by local man, Fabian (see local groups p14) .

Discover Magazine is freely delivered through the letterboxes of the 14,000 homes and businesses with an SO40 postcode; only possible through the support of our valued advertisers. So if you need a local business, look no further than Discover and say where you found them!

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INTERNATIONAL AUTOJUMBLE 5 & 6 Sep Beaulieu National Motor Museum, SO42 7ZN Over 2000 stands, with vintage and classic motoring parts, automobilia, literature, tools and clothing. Normal admission fee to museum applies.

OPEN MIC UK 6 Sep, 9-5pm Engine Rooms, West Quay Road, SO15 1GZ Open Mic UK is calling all singers and singer songwriters from Southampton and the surrounding area to enter the Southampton open mic night. The Open Mic competition is brought to you by Future Music who are responsible for acts including Birdy, Luke Friend and Lucy Spraggan. £5 entry fee. www.openmicuk.co.uk JONI MITCHELL & SONGS OF THE 60s 6 Sep Hanger Farm, Aikman Lane, SO40 8FT DiElle and John Gleadall will be playing a variety of Joni Mitchell songs. Other songs from the era will also be performed from bands such as The Hollies, The Beatles, Carole King and James Taylor. 023 8066 7274 6

SOUTHAMPTON BOAT SHOW 11-20 Sep Southampton Waterfront and Mayflower Park.

A festival of boating for the whole family! With hundreds of boats, brands and suppliers, foods bars and new attractions it really will be a 10 day boating spectacular!

TOTTON & DISTRICT GARDENER’S SOCIETY AUTUMN SHOW 12 Sep, 1:30pm Totton & District Three Score Club SO40 3RS Call for further details.

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ROMSEY SHOW 12 Sep, 8.30-6pm Broadlands Park, Romsey The show is one of the oldest in England, held annually since 1842. Showcasing the best of British farming, it is a vital part of the County’s social calendar as cattle, goats and sheep from across the region compete for glory in the livestock classes.

Hundreds of horses are entered in a huge number of equine events that range from show jumping and heavy horses to side saddle and best donkey.

CLOCK TOWER TOURS 13 & 26 Sep, 10.30 and 11.30 SeaCity Museum, Civic Centre, Havelock Road, Southampton, SO14 7FY Reopenedd after major conservation, this is a rare chance to ascend the city’s clock tower.

Participants must be over 12 years old, physically fit, and should wear sensible shoes - as there are 200 steps to climb! Tour lasts one hour, £6 (conc £5.50) (B) Price is for tour only & does not include 02380 834536.

OPEN MIC UK 18 Sep River Studios, 32 Windsor Road, Totton, SO40 9HQ Open Mic UK auditions are brought to you by Future Music who are responsible for bringing us acts such as Birdy, Jacob Banks, Lucy Spraggan, Jahmene Douglas and Luke Friend. £5 entry fee www.openmicuk.co.uk AL MURRAY: ONE MAN, ONE GUVNOR 20 Sep, 7.30pm Mayflower Theatre, Southampton Twenty years ago Britain’s favourite publican (and politician) Al Murray, The Pub Landlord, embarked on his one man mission as the King Cnut of Common Sense, holding back a tide of bottled beer and ninny state nonsense.To celebrate this milestone, join this icon on his twice extended sell-out tour One Man, One Guvnor.

Box Office 02380 711811 www.mayflower.org.uk STOMPIN’ DAVE & HIS BLUEGRASS BAND 25 Sep, 8pm Hanger Farm Arts Centre West Totton Hampshire SO40 8FT Dave Allen, a former member of UK blues band of the year The Producers, has worked exclusively as a musician for fifteen years and performed across the UK and beyond. Tickets £10 in advance or £12 on the door. 02380 667683 WOOD IS GOOD 25 Sep, 10.30am-3pm Blackwater Car Park, SO42 7QB Join the Wood is Good trail at Blackwater Arboretum to celebrate FSC Friday, the Forest Stewardships Council day. A self-guided trail for all the family that is fun and educational. Free event, all ages welcome. Dogs welcome if kept on a lead. No booking required.

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TECHNOLOGY

Top Tech For University Unbranded MiFi wireless adapter for 4G/3G phones

University is a time for studying, socialising and watching cult movies, and gadgets play a crucial part in all of those activities. So what technology should your teen or twenty-something be packing?

A laptop or a tablet is essential, and now that Windows 10 is available there are stacks of great laptops at rock-bottom prices. Most of the market is concentrated in the sub-£300 price range, but if you can afford to spend a little bit more you’ll be rewarded with better screens, more storage and smoother processors - all of which come in handy for both work and play.

Office, it’s still worth looking at Microsoft’s free OneNote program, which is available for PCs and Macs, iPads, iPhones and Android and which is a truly superb note-taking application. Apps can be great for non-uni things too: we love Paprika for storing recipes, Readly for magazines and Spotify or Apple Music for tunes.

Don’t forget about a printer, too, but make sure you look into the cost of cartridges: many firms use the Gillette model, where the razor is given away at a loss and the money is made on the blades. Inkjet printers are notorious for this, so a printer that costs £30 might cost twice as much to run as a printer costing just a little bit more.

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Your child will need software too. Microsoft Office is the standard, although some specialist courses may require specialist software such as statistical analysis software.

If it’s Office, though, the Office 365 for University deal is superb value for money: It’s £59.99 for a four-year subscription that covers 2 PCs, Macs or tablets, including iPads and Android devices.

It also offers 1TB of online storage. If you don’t go for

Microsoft Office 365 for University A few low-tech devices are smart buys too. A simple carbon monoxide detector can be a genuine life-saver, especially in rented accommodation where landlords don’t always carry out the checks and maintenance they should. A Leatherman multi-tool or one of its many

imitators is great too, offering pliers, wire cutters, files, screwdrivers, bottle openers and can openers in a single device.

One important issue for students is internet access.

If it’s available in their flat or halls of residence, great, but if it isn’t you might be better off with mobile broadband rather than messing around with the hassle of fixed-line broadband connections with their minimum contracts. Three’s MiFi device is a little box that connects to the phone network and offers a wireless connection for phones, tablets and computers. Prices start at £10.87 per month and the devices work anywhere with 4G data coverage, which means most big towns and cities.

Another wireless item to consider is a wireless speaker.

The best ones use Bluetooth to connect to computers, phones

or tablets, and if you avoid the very low end of the market you can get surprisingly good sound for surprisingly little money.

Decent wireless speakers start at around £200, although it’s possible to spend much more.

Unless you’re feeling flush and your child’s really into music, though, there’s no real need to do that.

Last but not least, there’s the smartphone. In the unlikely event that your child doesn’t already have one, a decent Android phone such as the Motorola Moto G costs less than £150. It’s easy to program your own number into the speed dial and create a wallpaper that says CALL YOUR MOTHER.

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Come and be thrilled at the Romsey Show The Romsey Show, this year taking place on Saturday 12th September, certainly knows how to entertain the crowds.

As well as a spectacular lineup of events, attractions, demonstrations and a stunning array of animals, the main ring attractions are going to include Jason Smyth with his Adrenaline Tour, one of the UK’s leading quad bike and motorbike stunt riders who provides an unrivalled display of tricks and Patrick Kempe, who will be showcasing the wonderful Iberian horses and riders all in appropriate saddlery and costume.

Inspired by a stunt team he saw over 15 years ago, Jason Smyth set up the Adrenaline Tour in 2003 and has been addicted to the buzz ever since. With over 25 years of riding experience Jason is now challenging his stunt skills riding quad bikes and he is really looking forward to performing at the Romsey Show. He promises a sensational and awe-inspiring Show where the crowds will see him fly over 30 feet high, and 70 feet from ramp to ramp whilst

performing breathtaking aerial tricks. He will quad freestyle, catching items of memorabilia in mid-air and then awarding them to spectators, as well as the ever popular street style tricks where the action is brought close to the crowd.

Jason also does an informative and humorous commentary via a microphone in his helmet as he does his stunts! He interacts with the audience even whilst flying 70 feet through the air to really get them involved in the show but the entertainment doesn’t end there. He also has a display unit where the public are encouraged to come and see the machines, chat with the team and even sit on one of the quad bikes if they wish.

The other main ring attraction on hand to wow the crowd is Patrick Kempe who is going to kick the Show off to a flying start with his Iberian horses for a one-off performance.

A team of Spanish and Portuguese Lusitano horses will be put through their paces showing the crowds traditional

tack and colourful costumes. The commentator will explain the whole display in an informative and entertaining way. Visitors will see young horses in the early stages of their training, advanced horses floating across the surface, forwards, sideways and backwards. The show will feature some work with the garrocha (the long pole used for rounding up cattle) and there will be a very jolly fellow who may need some help from the spectators. Once decorum has returned, you will be treated to the ever popular Flight of the Flags.

It’s a full day of fun for all the family so make sure you don’t miss out!

There is free car parking with a shuttle train to the entrance and there is free entry for children under 11. For fantastic discounts on advance tickets, visit their website www.romseyshow.co.uk Romsey Show Saturday 12th September 8.30am - 6pm Broadlands Park, Romsey www.romseyshow.co.uk

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BEAUTY

Belle of the Beach Late nights, lazy days at the beach and endless mojitos… we do love summer holidays.

Whether you’re heading off for a week in the Canaries, catching a cruise ship to the Caribbean, or just taking the kids camping to Cornwall, feast your eyes on our pick of the latest beauty releases.

If you like ‘buying British’ you’ll love the new British Botanical Shower Cream from Elemis, which uses UK-sourced ingredients such as chamomile, lavender, rosemary and oats. It smells divine and is incredibly nourishing.

At £24 it is rather pricey, but definitely one to consider if you fancy treating yourself.

Looking for a sun cream that’s suitable for all the family? Try Green People’s Organic Children Scent Free Sun Lotion, £16.95.

It’s non-greasy and rubs in more easily than a lot of the other natural sunscreens on the market. Offering both UVA and

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UVB protection, with a choice of SPF 25 or 30, it offers great all round protection. Plus it’s packed with fruit and seed oils, including avocado, olive and aloe vera, and is kind to sensitive skin. It is water-resistant, but won’t survive a long swim in the pool, so do make sure that you reapply it regularly.

If you prefer a lipstick to a gloss, but hate the drying effect that some lipsticks can have, you’ll want to get your hands on one of the new Burt’s Bees Lip Crayons. 100% natural, the crayons use shea butter, jojoba oil and kendi oil to soften and moisturise your lips. I could still feel the difference by the next day. There are six shades available. My personal favourite is Sedana Sands – a natural pink with just a hint of caramel, which is perfect for summer.

Burt’s Bees Lip Crayons are priced at £8.99 and are available from Debenhams, Fenwick and www.burtsbees.co.uk.

We all know the risks, but when the sun is shining and we’re baring our pins on a golden beach, we can’t help but want a tan. Sometimes it’s OK to fake it, and tanning is one of those occasions. Don’t let the visions of Oompa Loompa lookalikes put you off; fake tans have come a long way and you no longer have to choose between milk bottle white or tangerine orange. For best results, wax or

shave the day before, exfoliate well, then follow with a body lotion. Wait until the lotion is fully absorbed before applying the tan. New to the UK market is Aussie tanning brand Black Magic. Try the Black Magic Instant Tanning Mousse, £23, which is tinted, extremely easy to apply and comes with a mitt to keep your hands stain-free. www.blackmagictan.co.uk If late night cocktails have left your skin looking a bit lacklustre, or you just don’t fancy slapping on foundation in the heat, give Origins GinZing™ EnergyBoosting Moisturizer, £23, a go. Designed to ‘wake up’ tired looking skin and leave it with a healthier looking glow, it’s no surprise that this has quickly become one of Origins’

‘hero’ products. A 75ml limited edition version was released this spring, featuring a funky coffee bean lid, but it was snapped up pretty quickly. Still, you may be lucky and find one lurking at the back of a shelf in Debenhams…

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Local Groups & Clubs ASHURST WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Meets every second Wednesday at 7pm. New members and visitors always welcome.

Colbury Church Rooms, Deerleap Lane. 02380 904331 annks@hotmail.co.uk COPYTHORNE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Meets on the second Wednesday of each month, 2:15pm Copythorne Parish Hall. New members and visitors always welcome 02380 813154 WOODLAND’S WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Community Hall, Woodlands Road New members always welcome.

Call for meeting times and dates. 02380 292637 FORESTERS FLOWER CLUB Meets on the first Thursday of the month, 7:30pm Copythorne Parish Hall Everyone welcome.

02380 812883 RAILWAY CLUB OF THE NEW FOREST New members always welcome.

01425 613684 TOTTON ART SOCIETY New members always welcome.

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WATERSIDE CANCER SUPPORT CENTRE COFFEE MORNING Meets every month Please call for more details. 02381 780409 HYTHE & WATERSIDE DEMENTIA FRIENDLY GROUP Cornerstone Hythe URC Anyone interested in joining this newly formed group should call 02380 207623 NEW FOREST TINNITUS SUPPORT GROUP The group meets regularly to provide support, advice and information as well as arranging social activities.

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TOTTON BADMINTON CLUB Meets Mondays, 5-7pm West Totton Centre, Hazel Farm Road If you are nifty fifty or older, come along. 02380 864528 TOTTON CAGED BIRDS SOCIETY Meets once a month, 7:30pm Three Score Club, Totton Call for details 02380 324467 WARHAMMER CLUB AT TOTTON LIBRARY Held on alternate Thursdays during term-time. Free Club for 16 year olds and above.

Totton SO40 3RS TAEKWONDO CLUB Classes held every Friday, 5-7pm West Totton Centre SO40 8WU These classes are for Children only. Contact Colin Graves 5th Dan Master 07871 875254 or by email on Collingraves36@btinternet.com BOYS BRIGADE Monday Evenings during Term Time, 5:30-9:30pm Cornerstone United Reformed Church, Hythe SO45 6BR For more information email office@cornerstonehytheurc.org.uk or call 02380 845005

TOTTON AND DISTRICT THREE SCORE CLUB Library Road, Totton Are you over the age of 60 years?

Would you like to join a friendly club for people who are young heart? Then this club could be the place for you. For an annual subscription of £10 you could take part in a wide range of activities.

02380 865355 www.threescoreclub.hampshire.org.uk VOICES OF THE FOREST A choir in which the focus is on the joy and the inspirational quality of singing, and on sharing this joy with others through performance. Meets Tuesday evenings during term time at Emery Down village hall 7.30pm.

Contact Cathy via the website www.voicesoftheforest.co.uk SOUTHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB Meetings are held Monday evenings throughout the year at Copythorne Parish Hall.

Founded in 1896, this is one of the leading clubs in southern England, providing a mixed programme of competitions, workshops and exhibitions. All welcome. www.southamptoncameraclub.co.uk WATERSIDE TABLE TENNIS CLUB Table Tennis England Club of the Year 2014 / 15 runner up Testwood Sports College, Totton SO40 3ZW Open Practice for all ages and abilities Mon & Fri 7.00 - 10.15pm Junior Coaching Fridays 6.30 - 8.00pm Everyone welcome.

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INTERVIEW

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Newman John Newman is one of the big break through names of the last couple of years. With record sales into the millions and a handful of Brit Awards nominations, Newman is back with a new single ‘Come And Get It’ and an upcoming studio album. Lucy Ambache caught up with him on the Evening Breeze.

My kids love your music - we’re always singing to it out loud in the car. Do you get a lot of people saying that?

Yeah and I always intend it to be a bit that way - I always want big choruses so people can sing the lyrics.

You’ve got fans that are 2 and 4 years old in my house!

I love that. I get that a lot actually. I like to study my audience before they come in and it’s amazing to see the eclectic age range. It means that my records are going out to anyone who appreciates it and likes it.

The new single ‘Come And Get It’.

Where did you write it?

I wrote it in Los Angeles, where I wrote most of the record this time. I was there for six or seven months and it was incredible.

I wanted to make a record that felt good in the sun in your car.

So the people who are name dropping. Are they the big names?

No. It’s the flock of sheep that are running around searching for those people. And you realise “where are all the successful people who’ve done very well with their lives” are working hard and being successful!

You’re a Yorkshire boy. Did you enjoy growing up there?

It was alright. To the age of sixteen, it’s all well and good running around and making bonfires and building dens.

That’s fun right?

That’s the great bit! Until you get to sixteen when you’re a bit like “I’ll be judged if I carry on doing that” and then every day becomes a cycle. So it’s quite nice to break away and do something different.

What was it like living in LA?

I’m going to get out of here and be famous guys. I’m going to hit rock and roll. Just watch me!

It’s good if you take it with a pinch of salt.

Oh I’d never have the ego to say that.

Did you?

Yes. I think it’s important to remember my stern northern mother! People would tell me how many celebrities they’d bumped into.

Is it very ‘name droppy out there’?

It’s SO name-droppy.

Can you get away with not being like that?

Yes. You just can’t get involved in it.

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Spot Deer at Bolderwood Bolderwood is situated in the heart of the New Forest along the Ornamental Drive. Here you have a car park which is free of charge (although there is donation box) where you can park your car and go off and experience some of the great sites the New Forest has to offer.

It is one of the best places to see the deer as there is a purpose built platform which overlooks a large meadow. The platform is just a short walk from the car park.

The deer get fed every day throughout the months of April and September and it is here that you will find herds of fallow deer regularly gathering around as they wait for a Forestry Commission Ranger to come and feed them. If you are lucky and time it right you can watch them being fed from the viewing platform. The feeding takes place anytime (when a ranger is free) between 12.30 and 2.30pm.

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Jane Austen Walks & Trails There are several free walks and trails tracing literary heroine Jane Austen’s footsteps in Hampshire. Whether you want to explore the pretty village of Chawton or the market town of Alton, there are plenty of important places of interest along the way.

Jane Austen Literary Walk A 4.5-mile circular walk in the heart of Jane Austen country.

Start at Jane Austen’s House in Chawton and follow in her footsteps across fields and through the village of Farringdon. Jane was inspired by this beautiful countryside to write and revise all her novels.

Map can be downloaded from www.easthants.gov.uk/visit-east-hampshire/walking-and-cycling-east-hampshire

The Round Table Visit the famous Round Table at Winchester’s Great Hall, then relax in Queen Eleanor’s Garden, a delightful re-creation of a medieval herbarium. Don’t miss the tempting gift shop too.

The Great Hall is home to the legendary Arthurian Round Table, which has hung there since 1348. The Table has been dated to the 13th or early 14th century and was probably constructed within the Hall. The names of 24 of the Knights of the Round Table are written around the edge of the table, surmounted by King Arthur on his throne. Guided tours available upon request. Group booking advised. Nearest parking at Tower Street Car Park. No charge but donations gratefully accepted.

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Southampton City Art Gallery Southampton Art Gallery has a permanent collection of over 3,800 works of art, which span six centuries. The main exhibition hall, with its lofty ceiling and inter-locking arches, dominates the Gallery’s architecture.

The gallery offers an exciting programme of historic, modern and contemporary exhibitions where new art is shown within its historical context.

Southampton City Art Gallery has won several awards and continues to be one of Southampton’s most popular visitor attractions.

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Discover The South Downs National Park The South Downs National Park is free to explore and its many pathways and trails make it the perfect place for a walk or cycle. Dotted with pretty villages and market towns, there’s lots to discover during a visit here.

Walk, cycle or ride on horseback along the 101 mile South Downs Way and enjoy the wonderful, rolling countryside, described by Bill Bryson as ‘some of England’s finest’. A unique feature of this landscape is the hanging woods or hangers. You can walk the Hangers Way, a 21 mile path from Alton to Queen Elizabeth Country Park through Selborne, Steep and Petersfield. www.nationaltrail.co.uk/south-downs-way

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Hampshire Farmers’ Markets Each week Hampshire Farmers’ Markets take place across the county. Celebrating the very best of local produce, visitors can explore the food stalls, watch cookery demonstrations and even sample some of the products! Winchester Farmers’ Market is also the largest in the UK. Hampshire Farmers’ Markets can be found in Winchester, Alton, Emsworth, Petersfield, Ringwood, Southsea, Romsey and Lymington.

Producers at Hampshire’s Farmers’ Markets are passionate about their products and committed to the highest standards of animal welfare.

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Explore The Coast Take a trip to the seaside! Hampshire has several beaches including Beachlands on Hayling Island which holds a European Blue Flag beach award. So on a hot summer’s day, why not go for a swim in the sea?

Lepe - Lepe is a coastal country park in the New Forest National Park.

It has nature reserves all around and you can also watch the ships passing in and out of Southampton Water. It played an important role in the D-Day preparations and was a major departure point for troops, vehicles and supplies. An audio trail is available plus there is a 5 mile circular walk with views over the salt marsh and Beaulieu estate.

Calshot - Close by to Lepe, Calshot Spit is lined with brightly coloured beach huts, leading up to the Calshot Activities Centre, one of the south’s biggest outdoors centres offering sailing, rock climbing, a velodrome and indoor skiing. On a clear day you can see the Spinnaker Tower across the water.

Southsea Castle It was from Southsea Castle that Henry VIII watched his beloved Mary Rose sink in the 16th century.

Since then the castle has stood through several wars and it played an important role as a military base for hundreds of years. Today it offers great views across the harbour and there is a friendly cafe which is open to visitors. Entry to the castle is free.

Netley Abbey & Cruise Ship Spotting - Southampton Netley Abbey is the most complete surviving Cistercian monastery in southern England. Visitors can explore the ruins, a place which have inspired many poets in times gone by. Across the road from the abbey sits the popular pebbled beach of Weston Shore. It is here you find avid cruise ship spotters watching ships sail along the Solent, one of the best viewing points along the coast.

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into the lawn every 10 – 15 cm (4 – 6 in) and ease it back and forth slightly to enlarge the holes created by the tines of the fork. This creates some drainage channels, which will also improve aeration.

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Shieldhall Still Steaming At 60!

The Southampton-based SS Shieldhall – the oldest passenger cargo steamship still active in Europe – celebrated her 60th birthday with a 3 hr cruise on Sunday 5 July, following some of the route taken whilst in service with Southern Water in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The Shieldhall Stompers Jazz Band were on board, making sure that everything went with a swing.

Guests included The Mayor, Councillor Linda Norris, in her capacity as Admiral of the Port of Southampton, and many other

(L-R) Clare Holmes (Pilot), Captain Ian Odd, Admiral of the Port and Mayor of Southampton, Councillor Linda Norris and Captain Sam Dobell.

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supporters who had assisted Shieldhall through the years.

A former sludge carrier for the Glasgow Corporation, launched in July 1955 on the Clyde at the famous Lobnitz Shipyard, Shieldhall performed a similar role for Southern Water before being purchased by the Solent Steam Packet charity, who continue to operate her today.

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Guests on Shieldhall get a lot more than a conventional cruise along Southampton Water. Visits to the Engine and Boiler Rooms and the Bridge are actively encouraged by the team of volunteers who manage the ship.

Shieldhall HLF Project Director Graham Mackenzie notes: ‘We are told that the interaction with our volunteers is a highlight of everyone’s time on board. We are also looking to improve levels of comfort for our passengers, with the inclusion of an awning on the upper deck proving a great success in 2014. We›re now much better equipped for whatever the great British weather can throw at us!

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